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Hunt’s Portrait Workshop: Media Day and Action Sports Portraits

February 15 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

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Class Summary

Date & Time:

February 15 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location:
Melrose, MA
Featuring:
Posing and lighting essential for creating Media Day portraits
Skill Level:
All Skill Levels Welcome
Instructor:
Paul Nelson, Henry Marte
Class size:
Up to 10 attendees
What to Bring:
  • Make sure to dress accordingly with the most current weather report.
  • A standard zoom lens is a good starting point
  • Portrait lenses range from 85mm to 130mm. Those lenses are recommended
  • You may choose a wider lens, such as a 35mm or 50mm, but be aware they will include more of the background
  • You will not need a tripod
  • Feel free to bring snacks and water.
  • Bring an extra camera battery and memory cards.
  • As always, bring your enthusiasm and creative thoughts!
    Recommended Prerequisites:
    Basic Knowledge of your Camera
    Misc:

    As always, if you are sick or feeling unwell, STAY HOME! You must contact classes@huntsphoto.com prior to the event for a credit towards a future walk. Please see Cancellation Policy for details.

    Important Notes:
    You should receive a confirmation email upon signing up. We will also send a reminder 48 hours prior. If you need to cancel for any reason, please email us at classes@huntsphoto.com.
    Policies:
    Refund / Cancellation Policy

    Refund Policy – Classes / Walks / Workshops

    For classes, walks, & workshops, cancellations and postponement can be made up to 48-hours prior to the scheduled time. Refunds cannot be granted for cancellations placed less than 72-hours/3-days before a class or walk, but you can receive a 75% credit toward a future class, walk, or workshop.

    For all cancellations, you must contact classes@huntsphoto.com prior to the event. If you register for a class and do not show up, your payment will be forfeited..

    Join Hunt’s Photo Education for another entry in our series of portrait workshops where we will be creating dynamic lighting scenarios involving athletes, recreating Media Day! Media Day portraits have become increasingly popular in the sporting world, from the start of the sporting season to major sporting events and more. Media Day photos are used for promotional imagery to showcase the aura of the athlete. Media Day is essential in almost every high school and college.

    In this workshop, we will be posing athletes and creating lighting scenarios that all photographers can use as part of their arsenal when creating Media Day portraits. This is an excellent portfolio-building workshop!  We will emphasize the use LED lighting, including Nanlite and Aputure lighting, as well as other elements that help build the atmosphere of your images!

    This workshop will be co-taught by Hunt’s Photo Educator Paul Nelson and professional photographer Henry Marte. Both have extensive portrait experience and will take you through the full process of lighting a subject, how to properly expose while using strobes, and how to actually use the strobes themselves!

    Photographers of all skill levels are encouraged to attend.

    About Henry Marte
    Henry is a published photographer and credited filmmaker. He specializes in various forms of photography, including portrait, events, headshots, drone, and commercial photography. Other than attending MassArt’s Documentary Film School, he is almost entirely self taught. He runs a small media production studio called Marte Media, based out of Western Avenue Studios in Lowell. Some of his clients include Spartan Race, UMass Lowell, Phillips Academy, Navigation Brewing Company, and more. Originally from NYC, he now calls Lowell, Massachusetts his home. He enjoys New York style pizza, walks with a camera, and hiking to active volcanoes.

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